The couscous and oat granola is a variation of homemade muesli, gluten-free and perfect for a healthy, light, yet flavorful breakfast. A very simple recipe to make, where the ingredients used are: couscous, oat flakes, coconut beverage, nuts, and honey.
To prepare it, you can of course replace the coconut beverage with another of your liking: almond, soy, or oat. Additionally, for this recipe, I used whole oat flakes, but if you prefer, you can prepare the recipe using regular ones.
Crunchy and quick to make, for a breakfast or snack full of flavor! And now, let’s all head to the kitchen because the crunchy couscous and oat granola will be ready in a click!
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- Difficulty: Very Easy
- Cost: Very Cheap
- Rest time: 10 Minutes
- Preparation time: 30 Minutes
- Portions: 1 jar
- Cooking methods: Stovetop, Oven
- Cuisine: Italian
- Seasonality: All Seasons
Ingredients
- 4 oz cooked couscous
- 2/3 cup coconut beverage
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/2 cup oat flakes
- 1/4 cup cashews
- 1/4 cup unsalted pistachios (toasted)
Tools
- Baking Tray
- Bowl
- Knife
- Cutting Board
- Small Pot
Steps
To prepare the couscous and oat granola, first put the couscous in a bowl. Then heat the coconut beverage, without boiling it, and pour it into the bowl with the couscous. Stir, cover with plastic wrap, and let it rest until the couscous has absorbed the liquid part. It will take about 10 minutes.
In the meantime, roughly chop the nuts. I used toasted unsalted pistachios and cashews, but you can use any nuts you prefer. Then take back the bowl, fluff the couscous with a fork, and add the oat flakes, chopped nuts, and honey.
Mix well and spread the oat and couscous muesli on a baking tray measuring 16×12 inches, lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 350°F for 30 minutes with static function, stirring halfway through cooking.
Once the muesli is golden and crunchy, remove it from the oven and let it cool. Then pour it into a glass jar with a lid. The oat and couscous granola is ready to enjoy with milk, tea, or yogurt for breakfast or a snack.
Storage and Tips for Couscous and Oat Granola
The oat and couscous muesli can be stored in a cool, dry place, in a glass jar with a lid, for 1 week.
FAQ Questions and Answers for Couscous and Oat Granola
Can I add chocolate?
Yes, you can add pieces of dark, milk, or white chocolate after baking.
